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M237 BSD

1995 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,592 mi
Last recorded137,592 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 BSD
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 137,592 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 137,560 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab floor on both sides of gearbox tunnel (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking top of tank at pipe connectors (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab and engine bay extensively corroded/repaired but not seriously weakened (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 136,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 136,421 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 136,159 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 136,159 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2013 135,953 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 135,953 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 135,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 135,674 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 135,674 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 135,674 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 135,674 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 135,082 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 135,082 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 133,986 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 133,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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M237 BSD is a 1995 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 84,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M237 BSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M237 BSD registered?

M237 BSD is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 7 June 1995.

Is M237 BSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M237 BSD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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